Thinking about rescuing a dog? We have the pet rescue expert herself on the show!

Hallmark Channel’s Larissa Wohl has you covered on all things pet adoption and fostering.

We chat about the difference between shelters and rescues and what to expect from each. She also shines some light on the biggest problem owners face with adoption - & the easy way to avoid it!

Larissa gives great tips for prospective pet parents such as:

• the adoption process for shelters vs. rescues
• introducing your rescue to other pets
• pros of fostering

When we said Larissa is an expert in this stuff, we weren’t kidding. As part of Hallmark Channel’s Adoption Ever After, she’s helped over 2,000 animals find their forever homes! She’s also produced and hosted several segments such as:

• Home & Family
• Kitten Bowl
• Cat Bowl
• American Rescue Dog Show
• Tails of Joy. 

Learn more about Larissa and her mission to be the voice for the voiceless at Larissawohl.com. You can also follow her on Instagram @larissawohl.

Tune in to this episode of the Thriving Dog Pawcast!

Highlights: 

• [3:12] From journalist to pet rescue expert
• [10:08] Memorable rescue stories
• [14:55] Pros & Cons of breeders and shelters
• [19:07] How to pick a dog from shelters and rescues
• [20:07] Why you should look into shelters first
• [22:13] The biggest problem in adopting
• [24:37] What to expect when adopting from a rescue
• [28:52] Getting your dog acclimated to its new home
• [33:49] Fostering in the time of COVID-19

Resources Mentioned on this episode

• larissawohl.com
• Larissa Wohl on Instagram

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